Meet the Students 2017-18

Our six children consented to be interviewed for the purposes of this post. All comments on their likes, dislikes, strengths, weaknesses, etc. are shared with their approval.

They would also like you to know that I made them take these pictures after a full day of co-op and the sun was shining in their eyes. In addition, three out of the six actually wear glasses but for picture purposes they took them off. They feel this is lying about what they look like. I feel like I don’t like the glasses glare. (I win) Daughter #4 changed into a dress for the purpose of this picture and Daughter #3 felt that was unfair. (Just keeping it real, folks!)

Student #1: Oldest Daughter

Age: 15, will be 16 in DecemberGrade level: 11th grade, High School Junior (Rhetoric Stage)Favorite subject: ScienceLeast favorite: Math (because it’s “boring”)Favorite thing about homeschooling: sleeping inMad skills in: knitting and artLooking forward to: our homeschool co-op playStrengths: self-motivated, fantastic vocabulary, actually enjoys studyingWeaknesses: perfectionist, not a natural speller, illegible writing, bossyFavorite book:The Red Rising Trilogy (currently reading. She says choosing a favorite book is impossible and dumb.)Favorite movie:The Empire Strikes Back. Would like everyone to know that she’s loyal to Marvel, Star Wars, Harry Potter, Hunger Games, and Divergent fandoms and choosing a “favorite” movie is ridiculous. Also somewhat annoyed that I didn’t ask what her favorite YouTube channels are.You can find her: volunteering at the library, working a puzzle, listening to audio books, helping out in generalPlans for when she’s grown-up: To be a librarian or a pharmacist.

Student #2: 2nd Daughter

Age: will be 13 on September 28Grade level: 8th grade, middle school (Logic stage)Favorite subject: HistoryLeast favorite: MathFavorite thing about homeschooling: that it takes less time than public schoolMad skills in: writing poems and paper craftsLooking forward to: the co-op play, earning her purple belt in TaekwondoStrengths: diligent, eye for detail, reliable, working with little childrenWeaknesses: definitely has a temper, doesn’t like change, hard to get up in the morningsFavorite book:Little Women (She says this may not be her real favorite but she can’t decide between all the books she likes.)Favorite movie:Victoria (not actually a movie, but we’ll count it)You can find her: volunteering at the library, writing or reading in a comfy spot, creating imaginary worlds for her siblings to play inPlans for when she’s grown-up: to have a big family

Student #3: 3rd Daughter

Age: 10Grade level: 5th (ish)Favorite subject: ArtLeast favorite: MathFavorite thing about homeschooling: we don’t have to go anywhere in the morning.Mad skills in: dancing and encouraging othersLooking forward to: Dancing in The Little Mermaid (Ballet)Strengths: creative, cheerful, bounces back quickly from setbacksWeaknesses: prone to tears, doesn’t play well aloneFavorite Book:Harry Potter and the Chamber of SecretsFavorite Movie:Moana (She said this is maybe not her favorite movie of all time, but it might be her favorite right now.)You can find her: dancing (and not just in her ballet classes), practicing guitar, using entire reams of paperPlans for when she’s grown-up: to be a dancer and an artist

Student #4: 4th Daughter

Age: will be 7 on September 23Grade level: 2nd grade(ish), Grammar StageFavorite subject: MathLeast favorite: HandwritingFavorite thing about homeschooling: that we don’t have to get ready every morningMad skills in: making everyone smile, remembering songsLooking forward to: Making lots of artwork at co-opStrengths: great memory, follows instructions, generally cheerful,Weaknesses: has struggled with reading & writing, but that’s improved since she got her glasses, impatientFavorite book:Carry On Mr. Bowditch (I suspect she answered this because that’s what we’re reading currently…)Favorite movie:Frozen (STILL. Ugh.)You can find her: playing Playmobil or Barbies, drawing, jumping on the trampolinePlans for when she’s grown-up: to get married and have three children.

Student #5: 1st Son

Age: 4Grade level: Pre-KFavorite subject: Doing math (I think he means playing with our manipulatives)Least favorite: Anything that requires a pencil (He’s just recently consented to using crayons)Favorite thing about homeschooling: working at homeMad skills in: building with Legos (he seriously blows me away with what he can do at his age)Looking forward to: ChristmasStrengths: loves to be read to, strong desire to learn, FANTASTIC vocabulary, highly verbalWeaknesses: gets angry easily, rather messy, highly verbal (yes, it’s a strength and a weakness, for sure)Favorite book:Good Night, GorillaFavorite movie:The Lego MovieYou can find him: building Legos, playing with his transformers, dinosaurs, or cars, watching a screen (this kid begs for screen time)Plans for when he’s grown-up: To be a police officer or a robber. (Keeping his options open!)

Student #6: 2nd Son

Age: 2Grade level: PreschoolFavorite subject: doing puzzlesLeast favorite: When mom is trying to read aloud. He takes that as a cue to MAKE AS MUCH NOISE AS POSSIBLE.Favorite thing about homeschooling: I suspect it’s having everyone around to give him attentionMad skills in: getting into everythingLooking forward to: getting into literally EVERYTHINGStrengths: Adorable, loves books, very musical, makes people smile, sleeps wellWeaknesses: Did I mention pulling stuff off the shelves yet?Favorite book:Star Wars Epic Yarns. (He has the three books in the series memorized and will “read” them to you upon request.)Favorite movie:Minions. (This was his answer but I’m not sure. He doesn’t usually watch full movies, although he’s quite addicted to screens in general.)You can find him: Pulling stuff off the shelves, climbing on to something he shouldn’t, cuddled up with a big sister, watching a screenPlans for when he’s grown-up: Who knows? But he’s keeping us on our toes!

Well, there they are: six of my all-time favorite people in (mostly) their own words. I could never have imagined what our life looks like now, but I’m thankful to be living it with this crew.

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Comments

Very nice! Beautiful kids!
I am interested in knowing her favorite YouTube channels. I am just curious if they match my son’s. His is Jayden’s animations. He used to watch Good Mythical Mornings, but he said they got all click happy.

Oh my! I see you’ve reached THAT time with Student 1 where she sharpens her wit on her favorite target: her mother! I’d say, “Been there, done that!” but if I did it would be as both the child and as the adult. She obviously comes by it naturally. And look how well we all turned out. Lol

Boy 1 also reminds me of someone I once had in my own homeschool. Again, look how well he turned out!

I loved reading the likes and dislikes of them all. They’re growing so fast!

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Welcome! I'm Karen, a homeschool grad and homeschool mom who loves to talk about real life and real books. I'm married to the love of my life and we're raising 6 kids. I'm an INTJ, my love language is chocolate, I cheer for the Cincinnati Reds, I keep a notebook and pen handy at all times, and if I had a million dollars, I'd have a second home in England.